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Technology and
Livelihood Education
(TLE)
COMPUTER SYSTEM
SERVICING (CSS)
Quarter 3-Module 1
INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING
COMPUTER SYSTEM (ICCS)
(LO 1: Assemble Computer Hardware)
Lesson 2: Computer Operating System

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

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 Development Team of the Module

Writer: APOLINARIO B. VALENZUELA, JR.

Master Teacher II-Senior High School

Reviewers: ARCHIE M. LLAGUNO

Education Program Supervisor-TLE/TVL

JOEY BALICAO
Head Teacher III-TLE
Sarrat National High School

TLE-ICT-CSS Teachers

Illustrator and Layout Artist: APOLINARIO B. VALENZUELA, JR.

Master Teacher II-Senior High School

Evaluator:

Management Team: JOANN A. CORPUZ, CESO VI, EdD

Schools Division Superintendent

JOYE D. MADALIPAY, EdD

Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

SANTIAGO BAOEC
Education Program Supervisor
OIC, Curriculum Implementation Division

JENETRIX S. TUMANENG
Education Program Supervisor-LRMDS

Printed in the Philippines by:

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Office Address: _____________________________________________
Contact Number: _____________________________________________
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 What I Know

Before starting with this module, let us measure what you already know
about operating system by answering the activity below.
A. Multiple Choice
Directions. Select the letter of the correct answer from the given choices.
Write your answer in your answer sheet.

1. The most important software that runs on a computer and it acts as an

interface between the end user and computer hardware.
A. System Software C. Operating System
B. Application Software D. None of these

2. Military and space software systems are examples

_____________________.
A. Batch OS C. Real time OS
B. Multi-tasking OS D. Mobile OS

3. Windows 10: Windows OS=Android:___________

A. Windows OS C. Operating System
B. Mobile OS D. None of these

4. Which of the following is an example of Windows OS?

A. Windows 7 C. Windows XP
B. Windows 8 D. All options given

5. Which of the following software should be installed first before any other
programs can be installed in a computer system?
A. System Software C. Both A and B
B. Application Software D. None of these

6. Which is NOT an example of Windows Operating System?

A. Linux B. Windows 10 C. Windows 7 D. IOS

7. Which of the following is considered an OS function?

A. Secondary-storage management C. Error detecting aid
B. Security D. All of these

8. Which of the following shows the correct numerical order on how to

check a PC’s OS?
1. Just start typing “system” or “system information” (if no text box).
2. Open the Start menu.
3. Select System Information under Programs.
4. Type “System Information” in the search text box.
A. 2-4-1-3 B. 1-2-3-4 C. 3-2-1-4 D. 2-4-3-1

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 9. Which of the following is not a Windows 7 OS edition?
A. Starter B. Professional C. Enterprise D. Pro

10. Which of the following is an open-source OS?

A. Linux B. Microsoft Windows C. Mac OS D. All of these

If your score is

8-10 Very Good! You may still read the module but you are already
knowledgeable with the topics that we are to discuss.

4-7 Good! Go over the items that you find difficult and then you may proceed
to the lessons in this module that you don’t understand.

0-3 Don’t worry about your score. This module is designed for you to
understand all about Installing and Configuring Computer System. So,
what are you waiting for? Start your journey. Turn to the next page.

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 Lesson
Computer Operating Systems
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What’s In

Activity 1: Let’s Review

Directions: Classify these devices according to input, output and
storage devices. Select the letter of the correct answer below.
A. Input Device C. Output Device
B. Processing Device D. Storage Device

1. Mouse 6. Headphone 11. Hard Disk Drive

2. Keyboard 7. Joystick 12. Floppy Disk
3. Speaker 8. USB Flash Drive 13. Compact Disk
4. Monitor 9. CPU
5. Printer 10. Scanner

What’s New

You have just done reviewing your previous lesson on computer

hardware. This time,as you go through the next activities, you will be learning
about the computer operating system.

Activity 2. Guess Me
Directions: Fill-out the spaces given to complete the names of the
different operating systems for personal computers and phones.

1. I__S

2. L__N__X
6. W__ND__W__ V__ST__

Operating
Systems
5. A__D__OID 3. WI__DO__S __0

4. WI__D__WS __

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 What is It

Did the previous activity help you? This part of the module will deepen
your learning about operating system (OS).

Definition

Operating System (OS) is the most important

software that runs on a computer and it acts as an
interface between the end user and computer hardware.
It manages the computer's memory and processes, as
well as all of its software and hardware. Every computer
must have at least one OS to run other programs. Most of
the time, there are many computer programs running at
the same time, and they all need to access your
computer’s CPU, memory, and storage. The OS
coordinates all of this to make sure each program gets what it needs.

Types
The common OS for windows are:
Type Developer Version
Microsoft Microsoft (mid 1980s) Windows 10 (2015)
Windows Windows 8 (2012)
Windows 7 (2009)
Windows Vista (2007)
Windows XP

Mac OS Apple OS X (O-S Ten) and its

(previously versions include:
called OS X) - Yosemite (released in
2014)
- Mavericks (2013)
- Mountain Lion (2012)
- Lion (2011)
- Snow Leopard (2009)

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Linux Open-source operating Ubuntu Linux
systems (It can be Linux Mint
modified and Arch Linux
distributed by anyone Deepin
around the world.) Fedora
Debian
openSUSE

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 While the OS for mobile devices are:

1. Apple iOS
2. Android
3. Windows Phone 7
4. Blackberry

Functions of OS
The following are some important functions of an OS:

1. Memory management. Memory management module performs the

task of allocation and de-allocation of memory space to programs in
need of these resources.

2. Process Management. It manages the process running in a computer

system. A process is basically a program that is being currently run by
a use on a computer system. In multiprogramming environment, the OS
decides which process gets the processor when and for how much time.
The OS does the following activities for processor management:
- Allocates the processor (CPU) to a process.
- De-allocates processor when a process is no longer required.
- Traffic controller. It tracks the status of a process.

3. Device Management. It keeps tracks of all devices. This module also

responsible for this task is known as the I/O controller. It also performs
the task of allocation and de-allocation of the devices.

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 o Device Driver
- A piece of software that enables the device to communicate with
the OS.

4. File management. It manages all the file-related activities such as

organization storage, retrieval, naming, sharing, and protection of files.

• A file system is used to control how data is stored and retrieved.

Without a file system, information placed in a storage medium
would be one large body of data with no way to tell where one
piece of information stops and the next begins.

5. Secondary-Storage Management. Systems have several levels of

storage which includes primary storage, secondary storage, and cache
storage. Instructions and data must be stored in primary storage or
cache so that a running program can reference it.

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 The OS is responsible for the following activities in relation with disk
management:
• Free space management
• Storage allocation
• Disk scheduling

Open Disk Management

1. Press windows button (Windows 7)
2. Type cmd (type here)
3. Type diskmgmt.msc

6. Security. Security module protects the data and information of a

computer system against malware threat and authorized access.

7. Error detecting aid. Production of dumps, traces, error messages, and

other debugging and error detecting aids.

Services of OS
The following are a few common services provided by an OS:

1. User Interface (UI)

• It is the means in which a person controls a software application
or hardware device.
Types:
1. Command Line Interface (CLI)
• A text-based interface that is used to operate software
and Oss while allowing the use to respond to visual

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 prompts by typing single commands into the interface
and receiving a reply in the same way.

2. Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• It allows users to
interact with
electronic devices
through graphical
icons and visual
indicators such as
secondary notation.

2. I/O Operations
• The Input-Output operations is used to describe any program,
operation or device that
transfers data to or from a
computer and to or from a
peripheral device. Every
transfer is an output from one
device and an input into
another.
3. File System Manipulation
• A file represents a collection of related information. Computers
can store files on the disk (secondary storage), for long-term
storage purpose. Examples of storage
media include magnetic tape, magnetic
disk and optical disk drives like CD,
DVD. Each of these media has its own
properties like speed, capacity, data
transfer rate and data access methods.
• A file system is normally organized into
directories for easy navigation and
usage. These directories may contain
files and other directories.
Major activities of OS:
1. Provides interface to the users to
- create/delete files.

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 - create/delete directories.
- create the backup of file system.
Common types of file system:
a. NTFS-New Technology File System
- Used for retrieving and storing files on the hard disk.

b. FAT32-File Allocation Table

- It is great for USB flash drive and
external drives.
- Lacks permission and other security
that NTFS has.
- File larger than 4GB can not be stored
on a FAT32 volume

c. ExFat-Extended File Allocation Table

- Advisable for USB flash drives and SD cards.
- Allows you to store files much larger than the 4GBs.
4. Communication
• Two processes often require data to be transferred between
them.
• Both the processes can be on one computer or on different
computers, but are connected through a computer network.

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 5. Error Detection
• Error can occur anytime and anywhere. An error may occur in
CPU, in I/O devices or in the memory hardware.
• OS constantly checks for possible errors and takes appropriate
action to ensure correct and consistent computing.

6. Protection
The OS
• ensures that all access to system resources is controlled.
• ensures external I/O devices are protected from invalid access
attempts.
• provides authentication features for each user by means of
passwords.

Types of OS
Type Description
Batch Operating Some computer processes are very lengthy and
System time-consuming. To speed the same process, a job
with a similar type of needs are batched together
and run as a group. The user of a batch operating
system never directly interacts with the computer.
In this type of OS, every user prepares his or her
job on an offline device like a punch card and
submits it to the computer operator.
Multi- Time-sharing operating system enables people
Tasking/Time- located at a different terminal (shell) to use a single
sharing Operating computer system at the same time. The processor
Systems time (CPU) which is shared among multiple users
is termed as time sharing.
Real time OS A real time operating system time interval to
process and respond to inputs is very small.
Examples: Military Software Systems, Space
Software Systems.

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 Distributed Distributed systems use many processors located
Operating System in different machines to provide very fast
computation to its users.
Network Operating Network Operating System runs on a server. It
System provides the capability to serve to manage data,
user, groups, security, application, and other
networking functions.
Mobile OS Mobile operating systems are those OS which is
especially that are designed to power
smartphones, tablets, and wearables devices.

Microsoft Windows Version

Windows Version Edition

Windows 10 • Windows 10 Home
• Windows 10 Pro
• Windows 10 Pro for Workstations
• Windows 10 Pro Education
• Windows 10 Enterprise
• Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC (formerly
LTSB)
• Windows 10 Education
• Windows 10 IoT Core Blast
• Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
• Windows 10 S (now an operational mode
within Enterprise and Education)
Windows 8.1 • Windows 8.1
• Windows 8.1 Pro
• Windows 8.1 Enterprise
• Windows 8.1 OEM
• Windows 8.1 with Bing
Windows 8 • Windows 8
• Windows 8 Pro
• Windows 8 Enterprise
• Windows 8 OEM
Windows 7 • Windows 7 Starter
• Windows 7 Home Basic
• Windows 7 Home Premium
• Windows 7 Professional
• Windows 7 Enterprise
• Windows 7 Ultimate
• Windows Thin PC

Check a Personal Computer’s Operating System

Take a look at the different ways on checking your PC’s operating
system.

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Method 1
• Press the Windows key (at the bottom of the keyboard, looks like four
squares) and R key at the same time.
• In the Run dialog box, type in “winver”.
• Click OK.
• A window should open called About Windows that tells you which
operating system you are using.

Method 2
• Open the Start menu by clicking the bottom left-hand corner of your
screen.
• In a search text box, select it and then type “about” or “about your
pc.”
• If there is no search text box, just start typing “about” or “about your
pc.”
• Select About your PC. If you do not see About your PC, try a different
method.

Method 3
• Open the Start menu by clicking the bottom left-hand corner of your
screen.
• Right-click on Computer, then select Properties.

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 Method 4
• Open the Start menu.
• In a search text box, type “System Information”.
• If no textbox, just start typing “system” or “system information”.
• Select System Information under Programs.

What’s More

Activity 3: Match Me
Directions: Match the function of OS (column A) based on its specific
activities (column B). Write the letter of the correct answer in your answer
sheet.
1. Process Management A. Allocation and de-allocation of memory
2. Memory management space to programs.
3. Device Management B. Disk scheduling
4. File management C. Free space management
5. Secondary-Storage D. It manages all the file-related activities
Management such as organization storage, retrieval,
6. Security naming, sharing, and protection of
7. Error detecting aid files.
E. It traces errors.
F. It protects computer system against
malware threat and authorized access.
G. Storage allocation
H. Task of allocation and de-allocation of
the devices.
I. Traffic controller

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Activity 4. I Belong
Directions: Classify the following specific edition of OSs based on its
windows version. Write the correct answer inside the boxes.
Home Pro Education Education Starter
Home Basic Home Premium Professional Enterprise
Ultimate

Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Windows 10

What I Have Learned

Activity 5. Complete Me
Directions: Fill in the missing word/s to complete the sentence. Write
your answer in your answer sheet.
1. Operating System (OS) is the most important ______ that runs on a
computer and it acts as an _________ between the end user and
computer hardware.
2. A _______________ system is used to control how data is stored and
retrieved. Without a file system, information placed in a storage medium
would be one large body of data with no way to tell where one piece of
information stops and the next begins.
3. A ________ represents a collection of related information.
4. A _________________ is normally organized into directories for easy
navigation and usage.
5. Mobile ______________ are those OS which is especially that are
designed to power smartphones, tablets, and wearables devices.

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 What I Can Do

Activity 6. Let Me Demonstrate

Directions: Check your computer specification and/or the computer of

your friends. Fill-out this tabular template in your answer sheet.
Specifications
Device Name
Processor
Installed RAM
Device ID
Product ID
System Type
Edition
Version

Assessment

Activity 7. My Achievement

Modified True or False

Directions: Read each statement with comprehension and be able to
identify each item if it signifies true and/or false statement based on the lesson
learned.

1. Network Operating System runs on a server.

2. OS is quite expensive for big size organization.
3. Windows 10 is an example of Microsoft Windows.
4. Every computer must have at least two OS to run other programs.
5. When OS has issues, it may lose all the contents which have been
stored in the system.
6. OS manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of
its software and hardware.
7. Operating System (OS) acts as an intermediary among applications and
the hardware components.
8. It is not possible for the user to use any computer or mobile device
without having an operating system.
9. Time-sharing operating system enables people located at a different
terminal (shell) to use a single computer system at the same time.
10. One of the functions of OS is file management and it manages all the
file-related activities such as organization storage, retrieval, naming,
sharing, and protection of files.

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 Additional Activities

Activity 8: What Am I
Directions: Differentiate the Windows, MAC OS X, and Linux OSs
based on its features using the tabular format below.

Operating System (OS) Feature

Windows

MAC OS X

Linux

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 Answer Key

Pretest Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 4

1. C 1. A 1. IOS Windows 10
2. C 2. A 2. Linux 1. Home
3. B 3. C 3. Windows 10 2. Pro Education
4. D 4. C 4. Windows 8 3. Education
5. A 5. C 5. Android Windows 7
6. D 6. C 6. Windows Vista 1. Starter
7. D 7. A Activity 3 2. Home Basic
8. A 8. D 1. I 3. Home Premium
9. D 9. B 2. A 4. Professional
10. A 10. A 3. H 5. Enterprise
11. D 4. D 6. Ultimate
12. D 5. B/C/G
13. D 6. F
7. E

Activity 5 Activity 7
1. Software, 1. T
interface 2. F
2. File 3. T
3. File 4. F
4. file system 5. T
5. operating 6. T
systems 7. T
8. T
Activity 6 9. T
* Answer varies 10. T
Activity 8

Operating System (OS) Feature

Windows • Easy to use
• Files management
• Plug and play

MAC OS X • Security
• Reliability
• Easy to use
• Integration with Apple
and other products
Linux • Free software
• Open source OS

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 The Author

APOLINARIO B. VALENZUELA, JR.

Master Teacher II
San Marcelino NHS
Dingras, Ilocos Norte

Qualifications:

Computer System Servicing NC II

Visual Graphic Design NC III
Trainers Methodology Level I (CSS NC II and VGD NC III)
National TVET TC Level I

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